Holdup — synonyms, definition

1. holdup (Noun)

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holdup (Noun) — Robbery at gunpoint.

holdup (Noun) — The act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time.

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2. holdup (Verb)

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holdup (Verb) — Be the physical support of; carry the weight of. ex. "The beam holds up the roof"

holdup (Verb) — Hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration.

holdup (Verb) — Cause to be slowed down or delayed. ex. "Traffic was held up by the bad weather"

holdup (Verb) — (crime) rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat.

holdup (Verb) — Continue to live through hardship or adversity. ex. "These superstitions hold up in the backwaters of America"

holdup (Verb) — Resist or confront with resistance. ex. "The politician held up public opinion"

holdup (Verb) — Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.. ex. "Her shoes won't hold up"

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